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Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 2 Parkour/Freerunning Coach

The objective of the Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 2 Parkour/Freerunning Coach is to provide a benefit to learners through practical and theoretical aspects of coaching Parkour/Freerunning, including how to effectively plan, conduct and evaluate Parkour/Freerunning coaching for participants of all ages.

Who is this qualification designed for?

The qualification is designed to prepare coaches for employment in paid or voluntary roles in coaching Parkour/Freerunning.

The Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 2 Parkour/Freerunning Coach has been developed in partnership with Parkour UK, the national governing body of sport for Parkour/Freerunning, and is the second qualification on the Parkour/Freerunning coaching ladder. The qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the processes and principles of coaching Parkour/Freerunning to adults and children. The Certificate offers an opportunity for Parkour/Freerunning coaches to be supported in developing the knowledge of how to effectively plan, conduct and evaluate a series of Parkour/Freerunning coaching sessions in a safe, ethical and effective manner. Those who complete this qualification will be able to work as a Parkour/Freerunning coach, either alone or as part of a larger group of practitioners of Parkour/Freerunning.

This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Learners are required to:

be accurately identified

be at least 18 years of age (prior to attending the course)

be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing). Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish.

If you have any injuries, illnesses, permanent, long-term or temporary disability, a learning difficulty or indisposition, you must inform Parkour UK so you can apply for special consideration from 1st4sport by completing and returning an Access Request Form.

The Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 2 Parkour/Freerunning Coach qualification is divided into the following Tasks;

Task 9 are to be completed during the course, but in your own learning time prior to undertaking Task 10 on the final day of the course.

Task 10 – Observed Assessment of Coaching PracticeLearners are required to plan, risk-benefit assess, deliver and evaluate up to a Parkour/Freerunning coaching session. Learners must use the session plan, risk-benefit assessment and evaluation sheet. Your tutor/assessor will use the Observation Checklist to assess you against the coaching criteria.

Task 11 – Parkour/Freerunning Competency AssessmentDuring the Parkour/Freerunning Competency Assessment, your tutor/assessor will carry out an observation of the Learners performance, using the Parkour/Freerunning Competency Assessment Checklist to assess the Learner against the criteria. Learners will need to be able to technically demonstrate and/or explain the fundamental principles of a variety of Parkour/Freerunning movement competencies to the tutor/assessor. Pass mark is 80%.

All 4 linked and progressive coaching sessions must be completed, including a session plan, risk-benefit assessment and session evaluation for each session

Each session must be a minimum of one hour in length

All sessions must be supervised and signed by a qualified Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 2 Parkour/Freerunning Coach

All sessions cannot be supervised and signed off by the same Level 2 coach

It is recommended that this is completed within 6 months of the course; however you do have a maximum two-year registration period in which to complete this. These sessions will provide you with the opportunity to experience real life coaching and gain an understanding of what it is like to be a Coach, therefore fundamental to your learning. It is your responsibility to arrange and complete these sessions within the two-year registration period.
Once you have completed your supervised coaching session, you will need to send a copy (either photocopy or photograph/scan) of the completed supervised coaching record to:

Post: Parkour UK, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1AGEmail: [email protected]Please keep the original supervised coaching record in this learner pack. You will not receive certification for the qualification until you have sent the signed record back.

The qualification is divided into the following units:

Unit Title

Unit Reference No.

GLH

Credit

201

Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport

J/601/2101

22

3

202

Understanding How to Develop Participants through Coaching Sport

Y/601/2104

12

2

203

Supporting Participants’ Lifestyle through Coaching Sport

H/601/2106

16

2

204

Understanding the Principles of Safe and Equitable Coaching Practice

M/601/2108

13

2

205

Plan a Series of Parkour/Freerunning Coaching Sessions

D/503/1890

8

2

206

Prepare the Parkour/Freerunning Coaching Environment

A/503/1914

13

2

207

Deliver a Series of Parkour/Freerunning Coaching Sessions

F/503/1901

16

3

208

Monitor and Evaluate Parkour/Freerunning Coaching Sessions

F/503/1915

8

2

For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:

Payments for course must be made in full prior to the commencement of the course.

The course fee covers all reasonable costs associated to complete the qualification, and where a no-show for assessment or a re-assessment is necessary. There is an additional fee payable to cover the cost of a re-assessment.

In order to qualify for the registration and/or membership discount, learners must have the correct level of membership prior to booking.

In order to qualify for the membership discounts, the learner’s organisation must be members of Parkour UK prior to booking.

Learners must arrange their own personal accident insurance cover for the duration of the course.

Learners must attend all course dates unless an exemption is granted in writing by the course organiser.

No refunds shall be given for learners who fail to attend any course dates

Learners who withdraw from the course for any reason will be subject to the following cancellation policy:

Cancellation within 7 days of the course start date – No refund of course fee, a 25% fee will be discounted from the cost of a future course.

Cancellation within 14 days of the course start date – 50% of course fee refunded, minus a 10% handling fee. A 25% fee will be discounted from the cost of a future course.

Cancellation up to 28 days prior to the course start date – 100% refundable upon notification, minus a 10% handling fee

25% of the course fee paid will be discounted from the cost of a futures course of the same level booked by the learner within 12 months of the cancelled course start date.

Funding Opportunities

The Funding Opportunities for Coaching in the UK guide provides details about funding available to support coaches. Produced by UK Coaching in partnership with the England Coaching Network, Governing Bodies of Sport and the Home Country Sports Councils the interactive PDF allows the user to quickly identify the right funding for them. Download the Funding Opportunities for Coaching in the UK guide by clicking here.

Learners are able to book on the courses by clicking the links below.

Please note that the dates, locations and courses may change throughout the year. Additional courses may be added throughout 2019 to meet sufficient need and demand.